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LG OLED evo C5 vs LG OLED evo G3

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LGOLED evo C5LGOLED evo G3
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025March 2023
Display
PanelOLEDOLED
Panel detailWOLED; Brightness Booster on 55″ to 83″Self-lit OLED with pixel dimming and Brightness Booster Max; the brightness boost and anti-reflection treatment differ by size
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extrasOLED Dynamic Tone Mapping ProOLED Dynamic Tone Mapping Pro
Peak brightness–LG states a brightness increase against its B3 of up to 70% on 55″, 65″ and 77″ G3, and 30% on 83″; these are relative maker claims, not measured luminance. Super Anti Reflective treatment applies to 55″, 65″ and 77″.
Screen finishGlossy (RTINGS)–
Picture processingα9 AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Picture Pro, AI Genre Selection, AI Brightness Control, Pixel Dimming, auto calibrationAI Picture Pro, AI Super Upscaling 4K, AI Genre Selection and AI Brightness Control
Picture modes10 modes, including FILMMAKER MODE with Ambient Light Compensation–
Motion handlingOLED Motion; VESA ClearMR 9000LG UK labels the panel 100Hz native and explicitly supports 4K 120fps HFR and 4K 120Hz HDMI input; 120Hz records the highest supported native-resolution rate.
Sizes
Sizes42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83″55, 65, 77, 83″
Largest size83″83″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRR, G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync PremiumHDMI VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detail4 × HDMI with 4K 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS on all four; eARC on HDMI 2; QFT4 × HDMI with 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and QMS on all ports; eARC on HDMI 2. QMS requires a compatible source.
Variable refresh rangeUp to 144 Hz–
Game features4K 144 Hz with games and PCs that support it; G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium, HGiG, Dolby Vision gaming at 4K 120 Hz, under 0.1 ms response; Game Optimiser and Game DashboardHGiG, Game Optimiser, Game Dashboard, FreeSync Compatible and G-Sync Compatible
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformwebOSwebOS
Processorα9 AI Processor 4K Gen8α9 AI Processor 4K Gen6
Speakers–60 W, 4.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XNo–
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
Speaker detail42″ 20 W, 2.0 ch; 48″ to 83″ 40 W, 2.2 ch; down-firing60 W, 4.2-channel down-firing speakers
Audio featuresα9 AI Sound Pro (virtual 11.1.2 up-mix), AI Acoustic Tuning, Clear Voice Pro, WOW Orchestra, Bluetooth Surround ReadyAI Sound Pro virtual 9.1.2 up-mix, Clear Voice Pro, AI Acoustic Tuning and Bluetooth Surround Ready
Voice assistantsHands-free voice control; works with Google Home and Apple Home–
CastingApple AirPlay 2, Google CastApple AirPlay 2
Software updateswebOS 25; security updates until 31 December 2029Launch software webOS 23; UK maker lists security updates until 31 December 2027
TV tunersDVB-T2/T, DVB-C and DVB-S2/S; 2 RF inputs; no CI slot in the UK–
USB3 × USB 2.03 × USB 2.0
Ethernet1 × Ethernet1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out1 × optical1 × optical
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 42″ 932 × 540 × 41.1 mm; 48″ 1071 × 618 × 46.9 mm; 55″ 1222 × 703 × 45.1 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 45.1 mm; 77″ 1711 × 982 × 47.1 mm; 83″ 1842 × 1055 × 52.9 mmWithout stand (W × H × D): 55″ 1222 × 703 × 27.2 mm; 65″ 1441 × 826 × 24.3 mm; 77″ 1712 × 982 × 24.8 mm; 83″ 1847 × 1057 × 28.0 mm
StandCentral pedestal stand; footprint 718 × 170 mm (42″), 470 × 230 mm (48″ to 65″), 520 × 267 mm (77″), 460 × 297 mm (83″)Designed for wall mounting; tabletop stand sold separately
VESA pattern42″ to 77″ 300 × 200 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm55″ 300 × 200 mm; 65″ and 77″ 300 × 300 mm; 83″ 400 × 400 mm
Power useUnder 0.5 W standbyUnder 0.5 W standby
Energy classG (42″, 48″); F (55″ to 83″)–
In the boxMagic Remote MR25GB, power cable (attached)Magic Remote, 2 AA batteries, IR blaster cable and attached power cable

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